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If You’re One of These Toxic Parent Stereotypes, You’re Part of The Problem
That’s right, I’m coming out of the gate hot on this one. I’m doing this, because I really wish that this wasn’t an issue. By the way, I’m not talking about anything having to do with kids; no, I’m talking about parental isolation. Fear of judgment. Exacerbated Postpartum Depression. Y’know, things like that. It’s a problem, and if my time working with different moms has taught me anything, it’s that there’s a (small, but rather loud) subset of people who like to hang out at parks, grocery stores, and on the internet, reminding mothers everywhere that they’re being watched and judged for everything they do.
I’m sure we’ve all run into these people at one time or another. Without further ado, I present to you:
The Sanctimommy
Whether she has kids or not, she is certain that she’s a naturally excellent parent. She believes that children are the future. They are innocent and sweet, and only do what their little hearts desire because they’re blessed little cherubs bestowed upon us by Heaven to sprinkle us with love and dew. And anyone who believes otherwise is a horrible monster who is undeserving of children.
When you ask a local mom’s group about how to get your child to eat their dinner without complaining, The Sanctimommy will huff…
